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Bryn Mawr

Pennsylvania · 5,879 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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Bryn Mawr has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,397. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,700. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,879
+34%since 2000
from 4,382 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
27.3
+21%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Bryn Mawr
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 52.9%(170)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.9%(168)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 143.5%(207)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1914%(821)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2424.1%(1,414)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411%(647)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.6%(507)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.9%(525)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.3%(549)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.7%(450)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(248)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.9%(173)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,397
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,721 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,699
+44%since 2000
from $23,442 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,691
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $989 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.5% in 2000
58.5% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+11%since 2009
from 4.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,375)
Black10.3%(450)
Hispanic / Latino3%(130)
Asian7.3%(320)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(3,897)
Black10.2%(602)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(425)
Asian11.2%(657)
Other5.9%(347)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(252)
Puerto Rican1.6%(90)
Cuban1.2%(68)
Dominican0.4%(24)
Costa Rican0.2%(14)
Venezuelan0.2%(14)
Spaniard0.2%(12)
Salvadoran0.2%(10)
Argentine0.1%(7)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Chinese3.2%(181)
Asian Indian1.4%(79)
Korean1.2%(68)
Nepalese0.8%(45)
Filipino0.5%(27)
Japanese0.3%(19)
Sri Lankan0.3%(18)
Pakistani0.2%(11)
Vietnamese0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish15.5%(871)
German12.3%(688)
English8.4%(473)
Italian8.3%(463)
American4.3%(240)
Polish3.2%(179)
Scottish2.4%(133)
Moroccan1.9%(106)
Russian1.9%(106)
Czech1.3%(75)
Brazilian1.3%(73)
British1.3%(73)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
French1.2%(69)
Egyptian1.2%(66)
Austrian1.1%(61)
Ukrainian1%(57)
Armenian1%(56)
Dutch0.6%(34)
Belgian0.6%(31)
Iranian0.4%(24)
Swedish0.4%(23)
Swiss0.3%(18)
Lebanese0.3%(15)
Hungarian0.3%(15)
Latvian0.2%(14)
Welsh0.2%(14)
Norwegian0.2%(13)
Turkish0.2%(12)
Palestinian0.2%(11)
Slovak0.2%(11)
Greek0.2%(9)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
Kenyan0.1%(6)
Croatian0.1%(5)
Romanian0.1%(5)
Canadian0.1%(4)
Nigerian0.1%(4)
Jamaican0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
Female
60.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.1%(845)
Married41.8%(751)
Widowed3.2%(58)
Divorced7.9%(141)
Women 15+
Never married67.9%(2,516)
Married19.7%(730)
Widowed4.2%(156)
Divorced8.2%(304)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania?

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania has about 5,879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania earns about $71,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $346,700, and the typical rent is about $1,691 a month.

How educated are people in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania?

About 61.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of people in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,608 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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